May 10 Guided tour IN ENGLISH of Alhama de Murcia castle
Enjoy a "meeting" at Alhama castle following the recent completion of a phase of restoration work
This guided visit is an unrivalled opportunity to see and learn about the recent completion of one of the phases of restoration planned at Alhama de Murcia castle, and begins at 9am on Saturday May 10 at the Tourist Office.
Repair and restoration work at the castle of Alhama de Murcia has meant that the fortress has been closed to the public for quite some time, but now there are limited chances to step into the rich history of the majestic Islamic fortress which has stood guard over the Guadalentín Valley since the late 11th century.
Entitled ‘Meetings at the Castle’, this visit will allow visitors to learn about the history of the town’s emblematic monument. Accompanied by an official guide, you can visit the old defensive enclosures, the main keep at the top and the "albacar", where the dwellings were once located.
This experience is not recommended for those with limited mobility as the climb up the castle hill is fairly testing.
The tour on Saturday May 10 begins at 9am and is conducted entirely in English and lasts approximately two hours. It costs just €3 for adults and €2 for children aged 3-12. Booking is compulsory as places are limited.
You can book online here or via the tourist office of Alhama (telephone 0034 968 633 512, email turismo@alhamademurcia.es).
For more information about Alhama, including news and upcoming events, visit the local tourist office or go to the home page of Alhama Today
Address
Tourist Office Alhama de Murcia, Plaza Constitucion. Frente Auditorio, nº 10, 30840, ALHAMA DE MURCIATel: 968 633 512
Oficina de Turismo de Alhama de Murcia
Alhama de Murcia Tourist information office is located on the edge of the Plaza de la Constitución, just a few metres away from the underground car park and the Town hall of Alhama de Murcia.
The tourist office offers free guided audiotours in English which take visitors around the historical sites of interest in Alhama. These be loaned at any time, although allow an hour and a half to complete the tour, and when loaning the audio equipment visitors are asked to leave passports or ID cards with the tourist office.
The office also carries a full range of leaflets for the archaeological museum of Los Baños, which is built around the historic spa which gives Alhama its name, and the mountains of Sierra Espuña, which is also an important area within the municipality of Alhama. Areas such as El Berro and Gebas have a number of interesting routes which can be followed and there are several picnic areas and good walking routes within the Sierra Espuña natural park.
The tourist office also carries leaflets for the many cultural events and fiestas which take place in Alhama throughout the year, including Los Mayos, Semana Santa, Christmas,the Romería of La Candelaria and the Auto de los Reyes Magos in El Berro.
Opening Hours
Winter (September 16 – May 31)
- Tuesday to Friday: 9am-2pm and 4.30pm-7.30pm
- Saturdays: 10am-1pm
- Sundays and Mondays: closed
Summer (June 1 to September 15)
- Tuesday to Friday: 08.30 to 14.30
- Saturdays: 10.00 to 13.00
- Sundays and Mondays: closed
For more local information, including news and forthcoming events, visit the home page of Alhama Today.
